Must-Know Swahili Phrases: Common SW Phrases You Can't Miss

TLDRLearn the most useful and common Swahili phrases that you can't miss when visiting a Swahili-speaking nation. Includes greetings, introductions, and basic conversational phrases.

Key insights

👋Greet people with 'How are you?' in Swahili: 'Habari za siku?'

🤝Ask for someone's name with 'What is your name?' in Swahili: 'Jina lako nani?'

👥Check if someone remembers you with 'Do you remember me?' in Swahili: 'Unanikumbuka?'

🏠Inquire about someone's residence with 'Where do you live?' in Swahili: 'Unakaa wapi?'

👍Express goodwill with 'How are you feeling?' in Swahili: 'Unaendeleaje?'

Q&A

What are some basic greetings in Swahili?

Some basic greetings in Swahili include 'Jambo' (Hello) and 'Asante' (Thank you)

How can I ask someone's name in Swahili?

You can ask someone's name in Swahili by saying 'Jina lako nani?' (What is your name?)

Can you give examples of common conversational phrases in Swahili?

Common conversational phrases in Swahili include 'Habari za siku?' (How are you?), 'Unanikumbuka?' (Do you remember me?), and 'Unaendeleaje?' (How are you feeling?)

What is the phrase for inquiring about someone's residence in Swahili?

The phrase for inquiring about someone's residence in Swahili is 'Unakaa wapi?' (Where do you live?)

How do I express goodwill in Swahili?

You can express goodwill in Swahili by saying 'Unaendeleaje?' (How are you feeling?)

Timestamped Summary

01:00Learn the most useful and common Swahili phrases that you can't miss when visiting a Swahili-speaking nation.

02:09The first must-know phrase is 'Habari za siku?' which means 'How are you?' in Swahili.

03:25To ask for someone's name, use the phrase 'Jina lako nani?' in Swahili.

04:34Check if someone remembers you with the phrase 'Unanikumbuka?' in Swahili.

06:05Inquire about someone's residence by asking 'Unakaa wapi?' in Swahili.

07:38Express goodwill and ask how someone is feeling with 'Unaendeleaje?' in Swahili.

09:43Learn additional phrases like 'Can I help you?' and 'May I have your phone number?' in Swahili.

12:36End the lesson with 'Asante' (Thank you) and 'Have a good day' in Swahili.